Dissertation

Representation of Turkey in Yemeni Media: A Case Study of El-Mesira Channel and Aden Independent Channel

Volume: 6 Number: 2 July 31, 2024
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Representation of Turkey in Yemeni Media: A Case Study of El-Mesira Channel and Aden Independent Channel

Abstract

This study aims to examine the representation of Türkiye in news and news programs broadcast by private Yemeni television channels, focusing on discourse type, ideological frameworks employed in news coverage and the editorial policies followed by these channels. For this purpose, discourses from news and news programs published on the websites of El-Mesira, affiliated with Ansar Allah (Houthis) and Aden Independent Channel, aligned with the Southern Transitional Council, were analyzed using van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis model for the period from July 1 to December 31, 2020. The analysis revealed that Aden Independent Channel concentrated on Turkish-Qatari relations accusing both countries of providing financial and military support to the legitimate government forces, which the channel deemed affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood (Al-Islah Party). The channel also asserted that the legitimate government was aligned with Türkiye and Iran, implementing Qatar’s agenda in Yemen. Simultaneously, the channel considered the forces of the Southern Transitional Council as the sole faction fighting against the legitimate government forces and Ansar Allah (Houthis), who aimed to thwart the council’s project of establishing an independent state in southern Yemen. On the other hand, El-Mesira reacted negatively to the presence of Turkish armed forces in Syria. Regarding the Yemeni crisis, the channel viewed Türkiye positively, particularly in light of Türkiye’s criticism of the negative role played by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen, which resulted in the deaths of thousands and the spread of famine among millions of Yemenis.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Radio-Television

Journal Section

Dissertation

Publication Date

July 31, 2024

Submission Date

May 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Alowaa, A. (2024). Representation of Turkey in Yemeni Media: A Case Study of El-Mesira Channel and Aden Independent Channel. Aksaray İletişim Dergisi, 6(2), 84-105. https://doi.org/10.47771/aid.1491423

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